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Clock ticks on prior actions as coalition searches for solution on islands

The Greek government is under severe time pressure to complete some 70 prior actions remaining as part of the third review, while property auctions remain a thorn in the coalition’s side.

Auctions, strikes trouble Tsipras but focus still on programme exit

The busy few weeks ahead for the government, as well as the sensitivity of some of the measures that need to be carried out, have rekindled speculation about whether the pressure might become too much for the SYRIZA-led coalition, forcing Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras to consider snap elections even before the third programme has been concluded.

Erdogan ends trip with softer tone, consensus on refugees

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdgogan concluded his visit to Greece on Friday as the Greek government attempted to defend its decision to extend an invitation to the controversial head of state.

Mitsotakis rules out roles for relatives, Tsipras mulls way out of pension cuts

New Democracy leader Kyriakos Mitsotakis caught the headlines over the weekend by pledging to exclude his sister, former foreign minister Dora Bakoyannis, and other relatives from government if he comes to power.

Tussle over arms deal sets tone for polarised politics

Despite their best efforts, neither the government nor the opposition could convincingly claim victory in the debate over the stalled arms deal with Saudi Arabia on Monday.

Coalition battles it out with opposition over ammunition sale

Greek Parliament debated on Monday allegations against Defence Minister Panos Kammenos in connection with a proposed sale of ammunition to Saudi Arabia, which led to the government and the opposition trading accusations but neither delivering a fatal blow.

ND puts pressure on Kammenos, a potential weak link in coalition

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras asked on Wednesday for a parliamentary debate regarding allegations about Defence Minister Panos Kammenos and efforts to secure a deal to sell ammunition to Saudi Arabia through a middleman to be postponed.

Tsipras reveals how excess surplus will be shared out, eyes political relief

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras announced in a televised address on Monday night that his government will redistribute 1.4 billion euros from this year’s fiscal overperformance, setting the stage for a political battle with his opponents.

Hitman's furlough and investment complications pose new problems for Tsipras

The Greek government found itself dealing with multiple crises of a very different nature on Friday.

Tsipras invites Middle East investment at second EU-Arab summit

By: Omaira Gill

Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras invited businesses from the Middle East to invest in Greece in his keynote speech at the opening of the second EU-Arab World Summit, held in Athens from November 9-10.